Continuing the ecumenical monastic tradition begun between Trappist monk Thomas Merton and the Dalai Lama, the Hillebrand Center for Compassionate Care in Medicine has invited the Tashi Kyil monks to create the Medicine Buddha Sand Mandala to recognize the common goal of compassion among all spiritual traditions and philosophies in the response to suffering.
The Medicine Buddha Sand Mandala will be done in particular to honor the compassion of people working in healthcare and anyone who dedicates their life to making the world a better place. All are welcome to attend these events in-person in the Reading Room on the first floor of the Jordan Hall of Science—but anyone can join us via the daily livestream.
Watch the Livestream
Check in throughout the week to observe the monks' intricate process of creating the Medicine Buddha Sand Mandala.
Livestream Schedule
- Monday, Nov. 6 | 10 am – 5 pm (Opening Ceremony begins at 10 am)
- Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 9 am – 5 pm
- Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 9 am – 5 pm
- Thursday, Nov. 9 | 9 am – 5 pm
- Friday, Nov. 10 | 9 am – 5 pm (Closing Ceremony begins at 4 pm)